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Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Iowa. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. If you are a University of Iowa student, please check with the International Programs Office for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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Melanie N University of Iowa
"I gained a valuable learning experience not just academically but personally and The Education Abroad Network was instrumental in making my experience exceptional! I pushed myself out of my comfort zone the whole time I was abroad. I learned things about the way other people in the world live and how they view America/ns. I was ..."
Kate H University of Iowa
"I learned a lot about dealing with people from other cultures. Our class was fairly unique in that everyone was a polar opposite of everyone else; we had to work a lot harder on getting along than some previous classes, and the administration seemed to expect a game of assembling a team and excluding those whom do not see eye t..."
K F University of Iowa
"This was the most worthwhile experience. I learned things about life, the world, and myself that I don't think I would have ever discovered without going abroad. New Zealand is a beautiful place and I fell in love with that country. From this experience, I made amazing memories and lifelong friends. "
A student University of Iowa
"Absolutely!!! Best experience of my life - the instructors and students were great!"
Brad M University of Iowa
"Absolutely! My speaking ability improved immensely and I will never forget the friends, family, or memories I made in Alicante. I wish I could go back for a much longer time. I was much more self-aware after studying abroad, and I feel like I understand not only Spain better, but my own country as well."
Abby N University of Iowa
"My experience abroad was life changing. I recommend it to anyone who wants to gain international experience or even someone who wants to learn more about yourself. I understand more about what I can handle, how to make independent decisions, and how to interact successfully with people from another culture. It was eye-opening an..."
Emmalee B University of Iowa
"It was the most amazing thing Ive ever done. I would go back in a heartbeat. "
Steph Z University of Iowa
"Ya, study abroad is a great experience, you get to learn about the world and yourself at the same time. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in it, and even to those who do not. It might be hard sometimes, but you will grow and learn from it. "
Timothy M University of Iowa
"I gained an awesome insight into Buddhism, had a great research opportunity, met awesome people, did awesome things, and ate awesome food."
Jonathan W University of Iowa
"Gained a multicultural experience. Learned the "do's and don'ts" of traveling. Gained some great personal references for future careers. Really makes me focused on what I want to do in life. "
Chris M University of Iowa
"I gained countless new friendships as well as memories. "
Joe F University of Iowa
"Definitely worth it! I will for sure be going back to Palma and other parts of Spain in the future!"
Elizabeth B University of Iowa
"I have lived in the Midwest my entire life and haven't really left. Seeing other parts of the world and getting to meet people from all over the world changed my life. I am so different and cultured now. Even just becoming best friends with American students from all over the US changed me. Not to mention all the friends I made ..."
Jessie S University of Iowa
"It was amazing. But...I needed more time their to get my language to the level that I had hoped it would be. "
Ellen B University of Iowa
"Being immersed in a different culture was amazing. Just seeing how foreigners viewed the USA was eye opening to me."
Nathan B University of Iowa
"I learned to embrace new cultures and people while I was abroad. I definitely became more outgoing and confident in myself and my abilities. I gained an international perspective and learned about my place in the world and. I feel that making the decision to go with TEAN as my international program provider was the best decisi..."
Alec B University of Iowa
"Loved my study abroad experience! Met some amazing friends that I still communicate with to today. I would love to go back to Athens to share it with my close friends and family!! It was such an amazing experience and a great city to be in for the summer!"
Kayla K University of Iowa
"I don't think the program has so much changed my academic interests and future plans, but it has definitely changed my life. Being able to go abroad, successfully complete two courses in a short amount of time, and navigate my way through Europe has proven to me that I can do anything. I would recommend studying abroad to ever..."
Kathleen K University of Iowa
"Very worthwhile! I didn't know what to expect before I went abroad, but I came back knowing a completely different cultural and how to interact with people you could not speak with."
Jeff T University of Iowa
"I grew so much as a person studying abroad and wouldn't change this experience for anything."
Megan G University of Iowa
"There is nothing that has a better value for the amount of money you will pay."
Wes R University of Iowa
"Studying abroad was the best time of my entire life. It influenced me to receive an International Business Certificate. The culture changed my style and my view of America/other countries. The people I met are some of my best friends today. I had an absolute wonderful time abroad and would redo the whole program again if I c..."
Megan G University of Iowa
"Love Prague!"
Kelsey B University of Iowa
"Yes! I think my study abroad experience was extremely worthwhile. living and studying a a country give you a different experience than just traveling there. I had time to fully take in a new culture, I built some lasting friendships with Australians, it was cool to see the ways their day to day live varied from America. I feel l..."
Kailey W University of Iowa
